Get What You’re Owed

Insurance companies focus on maximizing profit for their investors. They do this by creating confusing policies and rejecting legitimate insurance claims. Their tactics are to deny your claim, forcing you to walk away from money you are owed. Making you feel powerless, and as though there is nothing you can do.

That is why we’re on your side.

We know how insurance companies operate, because we once worked for them. We know how they think and how to force them to listen to your doctors, listen to you, and, most importantly, pay you what you are owed.

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Long-term disability claims can be resolved quickly and with little to no stress. Find out now if you have a case. Fill out the form below to receive a free and confidential initial consultation in Ontario or British Columbia.

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Global News: Abused teacher wins legal fight

Barrie teacher Julie Austin has not worked for three years after being attacked in the classroom. Her lawyer, James K. Fireman, has settled a legal fight for $113,000.

Sun Life Financial gave notice to revoke LTD benefits for a mother of two, because she provides care for her nine-year old son, Jacob, who is severely developmentally-delayed. After Lawyer James K. Fireman and Bullock made their case on television, Sun Life changed its position.

National Post: Insurer Says Man Not Paralyzed Enough

An insurance company denied their client $120,000 after a freak accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. The insurer argued that he didn’t meet its definition of paralysis for that payout. “Every doctor who has seen him has said that he’s paralyzed for life,” said disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin.

Sivan Tumarkin

Disability Lawyer

Sivan Tumarkin is a founding partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and heads the firm's Long Term Disability & Personal Injury Law practice group. His experience with insurance companies gives him unique insight into the LTD claim denial and appeals process.

Albert Klein

Disability Lawyer

Albert Klein is an associate in Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's Long-Term Disability and Personal Injury Law practice group. He is a compassionate and driven legal strategist who focuses on providing his clients with a thorough understanding of every stage of their case, and works diligently on resolving disability claim disputes against insurance companies.

James K. Fireman

Disability Lawyer

James K. Fireman is a partner in Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Long-Term Disability and Personal Injury Law practice group. James has built a reputation within the industry as a fierce, but compassionate and creative advocate for his clients.

Tamar Agopian

Disability Lawyer

Tamar Agopian is a lawyer in Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Employment Law, Personal Injury and Disability Law practice groups. She is a passionate advocate who champions her clients’ rights in the pursuit of results. Tamar leverages her varied experience working for and against insurers, municipalities and large corporations to help her clients effectively.

Client Testimonials

The Disability Lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP come highly recommended by former clients and colleagues within the industry in Ontario and British Columbia. Our client testimonials provide a window into our firm’s process, and serve as examples of the results that we can achieve.

Extremely Helpful and Knowledgeable

“Michael was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He provided details of each step in the settlement process and my settlement was more than I ever expected.”

Daniel P.

Very Helpful and Successful

“Albert provided yeoman service. He is a strategist, and was very helpful and successful in negotiating with the opposing party.”

Anne A.

Respectful and Responsive

“Sivan and his staff were very respectful and responsive, and went above and beyond for my son.”

Coleen M.

Professional and Sensitive

“James Fireman handled my case and from the start was professional and sensitive to my situation. He really does care about getting the best results for his clients.”

Diane M.

About Us

The team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is comprised of a unique blend of lawyers, professionals and highly trained staff with experience in litigation and dispute resolution, in both Ontario and British Columbia.

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